XLY - Tesla Ordered To Fix Air Quality Violations At Fremont Factory | Benzinga
Bay Area Air Quality Management District officials ordered Tesla Inc (NASDAQ:TSLA) to address air quality violations at its Fremont factory, accusing the company of emitting harmful compounds and toxic air contaminants without proper abatement.
The abatement order, issued on Tuesday, follows accusations made last month, according to a report from San Francisco Chronicle.
According to Philip Fine, executive officer of the Air District, Tesla’s ongoing violations at the Fremont facility pose significant risks to public health and air quality in the surrounding community.
The order mandates Tesla to hire a third-party consultant to evaluate the situation and make recommendations. Tesla must then develop an implementation plan and present it to the district’s hearing board for approval.
Upon approval, Tesla is required to ...